January 4, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011, noon til 4pm At the Summit to Sea Wineries, Burrell School, Poetic Cellars, Loma Prieta, Hunter Hill and Vine Hill Cost: Free winetasting with Passport; $5 per plate for delicious crab dishes If Passport made you crabby, get ready to smile! Show your Passport for free tasting of crab-happy whites ...
December 27, 2010
Burrell School’s origins date back to 1854 when Lyman J. Burrell settled the rough wilderness that is now home to our winery and Estate vines. Carrying on the more than 130 year old tradition at the School, Dave and Submit Siren Anne Moulton began development of the Estate vineyard in 1973. Grape(s): Propitiatory Blend ...
September 5, 2010
Vine Hill Winery, where Summit Siren Lore James resides, is located in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains within the historic Vine Hill District, which was formally established in 1867. The winery is dedicated to carrying on the tradition of creating outstanding artisan wines while supporting and using sustainable vineyard and winery practices. Grape(s): ...
September 5, 2010
The Hunter Hill vineyard and winery are located on the old Manildi farm – the same property where, Summit Siren, Christine Slatter’s maternal grandparents, Secondo and Sarah, raised apples, stone fruits, grapes and six children at the turn of the century. Back then, all of the fieldwork was done by hand, and every member ...
September 4, 2010
Located at the top of the Summit 2 Sea wine trail, you can visit Siren Amy Jill Kemp at Loma Prieta winery for spectacular views of the water and their amazing Tuscan-style tasting room. Grape(s): Pinotage Winery: Loma Prieta Region: Lodi Year: 2008 Special Designation: (none) Price: 45-50 Review: The nose is an interesting ...
September 2, 2010
At a 1,600 foot elevation, the site faces to the southwest. Soils are a complex mixture of loam and shale due to our close proximity to the San Andreas Fault. The nearby Monterey Bay brings warm days and cool nights. This results in a unique microclimate, perfect for long, slow ripening of cool climate ...
September 2, 2010
Vine Hill Winery, where Summit Siren Lore James resides, is located in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains within the historic Vine Hill District, which was formally established in 1867. The winery is dedicated to carrying on the tradition of creating outstanding artisan wines while supporting and using sustainable vineyard and winery practices. ...
August 30, 2010
Since my very first visit, I’ve felt like there was something magical about the Santa Cruz Mountains. The magic’s not literal, of course; there’s simply an aura about the region. Maybe it has to do with the towering tree line or the cool freshness of the air. Perhaps the magical quality is not really something ...
August 30, 2010
Poetic Cellars, one of the newest wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is set amidst the rolling, oak-studded hills and the solitude of a country estate. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy fine wine in an unhurried, tranquil atmosphere. Winemaker and Summit Siren Katy Lovell is dedicated to creating poetry in ...
August 30, 2010
Located at the top of the Summit 2 Sea wine trail, you can visit Siren Amy Jill Kemp at Loma Prieta winery for spectacular views of the water and their amazing Tuscan-style tasting room. Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Loma Prieta Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2007 Special Designation: Saveria Vineyard Price: 45-50 Review: Strawberry, ...